Elkridge, Maryland

Hike the Avalon Loop Trail

20.4 Miles Total - 1791 ft gain - Loop Trail

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Originally added by The Outbound Collective

Natural landscape, waterfall, swinging bridge, railroad, and relics of Maryland's colonial past all in one hike!

Park in the lot off of River Road to access the Avalon Loop Trail. Trail is open from June-November and is dog friendly. The whole loop is about 20 miles but you can make it an out-and-back if you're looking for a shorter hike.

Photos: Nicolas Raymond, takomabibelot

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Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking

Running

Hiking

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

River

Scenic

Waterfall

Wildlife

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Jessalynne James

Hike the Avalon Loop Trail

over 1 year ago

Make sure to take cash

Wasn't actually able to hike this bc I didn't carry cash on me to enter. Will update review next time.

3.0

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